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Social History: Written by a young nurse or medical student to her parents, documenting her first day moving into the hospital dorms: "Dearest M...

Alma's message from Morenci, AZ, to Helen in Belmont, NC, capturing a slice of home-front life during World War II: "May I have a snapshot of...

This is a World War II patriotic military postcard sent by a Seabee stationed at the Naval Construction Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi...

Social History: The handwritten message from "Emie" to Mr. Bert Couch in San Anselmo, California, is a powerful piece of disaster-related history: ...

Social History: Sent to Miss Bertha Levine, 423 Pulaski Street, Brooklyn, New York, with a humorous glimpse into wartime travel culture: "Dear...

Written during the height of WWII, the writer expresses a deep sense of homesickness while inquiring about their garden back home. "Dear Mrs Durb...

The short, handwritten pencil note—likely penned by a wartime clerk, military staff member, or intelligence analyst—offers a raw and humorous...

Social History: A sarcastic message written in dark blue ink by the officer to State Teachers College in Glassboro, New Jersey: "Hi Service...

Social History: This postcard offers a glimpse into mid-1940s Canadian tourism. It was postmarked on July 5, 1945, in Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré, Quebec—...

Social History: The message provides a rare look at mid-century medical travel: "Room 903 Wis. Hotel, Milwaukee Wis. Dear Friends—John was operated...

Social History: Following Japan's surrender in August 1945, thousands of American service members remained stationed on the captured island hub...

Social History: The sender writes to a "Dearest Jewel" in San Francisco about "Harry," who is in a nearby hospital. She mentions he can see the ver...

Social History: Typed by Pvt. John J. Reiser (Serial No. 43030851) to Mrs. Jerome B. Lister in Easton, Maryland while he was stationed at Fort Belv...

Social History: Mailed in July 1946, this card captures a moment when post-war travel was booming, but rationing and food shortages were still on p...

Social History: The sender notes that the people of Montevideo reminded them of Paris, capturing the classic "Paris of South America" sentiment ...

Social History: Traveler "Kate" writes to Miss Ida Kyle in Haverhill, Mass., documenting her trip home through the Maritimes and hoping the card a...

Social History: A message from Allie M. at "Merry Acres" in Madison Heights, VA, to Mrs. Carrie Barron in San Antonio, Texas: Carrie dear—Your nice...

Social History: The sender, Celia from Kent, writes to Mrs. Hunney in Greenford, Middlesex, about attending a performance of the legendary musical:...

Social History: The sender's note about driving up to Iron River for a fishing trip perfectly matches the front imagery, as encountering black b...

A stark, historical aerial view documenting the catastrophic Vanport Flood of 1948 in Oregon. It showcases the rapid inundation of housing units...

The message contains post-war social history, featuring a clear machine postmark from Oakland, MD dated August 31, 1948 to Columbia City, Ind...

Social History: Captures a Staff Sergeant from Gulfport Army Air Field in Mississippi traveling across state lines via the packed, dusty rail ne...

Sent to Mr. & Mrs. L. L. Schmidt, Rte 10 Box 865, Tacoma, Washington: "Sunday. We are enjoying this place - all except the meals here - &...

Social History: This card contains a rare message from "Lou Ellen," who appears to be a nursing student at Chicago Lying-In Hospital. She describes...